Homemade Quest Bars

If you haven’t tried a Quest bar before, you’re missing out.  So what’s all the fuss about Quest bars?  Well they’re low carb, gluten-free, sugar-free (some contain natural non-calorie sweeteners like stevia, while others use sucralose), and high protein (20 g + per bar).  Each bar is around 200 calories, so it makes a great snack.  They come in a huge variety of flavors, and trust me, everyone has their die hard favorites.

Basic Ingredients

• 4 Scoops your vanilla protein powder (about 1/3 cup a scoop)
• 1/4 cup nut or seed butter of choice (smooth, not crunchy)
• 1/3 - 1/2 cup sweetener (or stevia)
• 2-4 tbsp. water (if you feel you need it)
• 1/4 cup oat flour or fiber powder or even ground flaxseeds (Omit for lower carbs, best with)

 In a large bowl, combine the protein powder, oat flour (if using), nut butter and sweetener together. If using stevia / splenda, you’ll need more water than if using honey or agave. 

—> Scoop out the dough, shape into 5 bars and add to a sheet lined with parchment paper, refrigerate for 30-40 minutes to firm up.

 ENJOY 

Variations 

• Vanilla Almond Crunch: Use almond butter, a tsp of vanilla and some chopped almonds.
• Cinnamon Roll: add 1/2 tbsp. cinnamon and 1 tsp vanilla
• Chocolate Brownie: add 2 tbsp. cocoa powder and use chocolate protein powder (not necessary)
• Lemon Cream Pie: Use sunflower butter and 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough: add 1/4 - 1/3 cup chocolate chip and don’t omit oat flour
• Peanut Butter Supreme: use peanut butter.
• PB & J: Use peanut butter and 3-4 tbsp. mashed or dehydrated strawberries or 2 tbsp. jam.
• Coconut Cashew: Use cashew butter and 2-5 tbsp. coconut shreds
• Chocolate Peanut Butter: Use chocolate protein powder and peanut butter
• Mixed Berry Bliss: use 1 tbsp.  of each blue- rasp- black- and strawberries, mashed or dried.
• White Chocolate Raspberry: Use 3-4 tbsp. mashed or dried raspberries or jam, and best with sunflower butter
• Strawberry Cheesecake: 2-4 tbsp. mashed or dried strawberries or jam, 2 tbsp. cream cheese.
• Banana Nut Muffin: Use 1/2 mashed banana and 2-4 tbsp. crushed nuts.